🇨🇴 Bogotá vs La Paz 🇧🇴

Bogotá, Colombia vs La Paz, Bolivia — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Bogotá is the warmer of the two — about 4 degrees warmer on average across the year. Bogotá is drier, with roughly 46 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇨🇴 Bogotá🇧🇴 La Paz
Avg annual high20°C16°C
Hottest monthJanuary (20°C)November (18°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (8°C low)July (1°C low)
Rainy days / year208254
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Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberJune, July, August

🇨🇴 Bogotá

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in January (20°C), coldest lows in January (8°C).

🇧🇴 La Paz

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in November (18°C), coldest lows in July (1°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Bogotá or La Paz warmer?

Bogotá is warmer overall, averaging about 4 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Bogotá or La Paz?

La Paz is rainier — Bogotá sees about 46 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Bogotá vs La Paz?

Bogotá is best around January, February, December; La Paz is best around June, July, August.

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